I’m gonna save you some time: yeah, you probably should buy an external phono preamp for your record player. Easy, right? Not enough info? Want to dig a little deeper? Don’t worry — I’ve got you ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Freddy Gerngross Shopping for your first higher-end, dedicated turntable can ...

There are obviously things even clever people don't think of when dishing out advice on turntables. Like phono pre-amplifiers, for example, not to mention the delicacy of "phono" inputs. Salespeople ...

If you have a nice collection of vinyl records or you’re planning to build one, you’re going to need a turntable to play them. The good news is that newer models come with modern features, and the Pro ...

Does the Michell Audio range of high-end turntables finally have a complementary phono pre-amplifier to match its capabilities? The Michell Apollo looks ready to fly. In the world of high-end ...

The phono cartridge is the audio component that sits on the end of a turntable’s tonearm and holds the stylus. But that description doesn’t quite cover how important it is. It’s actually a complex ...

A phono stage is arguably the most important electronic element in the signal path of a turntable-based system. It does the crucial job of amplifying the tiny signal produced by the cartridge, and ...

Noise issues? The Pro-Ject X8, Phono Box DS3B, and Phono Box S3B Balanced Phono Preamps might be the solution you’re looking for. Almost 22 years ago, I invested in a very expensive turntable and felt ...

Vinyl continues to boom. After being nearly extinct in the early 2000s, its popularity has skyrocketed over the last ten-plus years (oddly, at the same time as music streaming). People are captivated ...

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